Tuesday, May 16, 2017

“Variety is the spice of life.”

Track Team members: Please turn in your track uniform to ASAP! If you have already turned it in, see Ms. Palmer to get your deposit check back.

Writers!!!! Written compositions are now being accepted for the Memorial Day Writing Contest! Four finalists will get to read their pieces at the opening ceremony of the Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade and will also ride on the Stage Coach in the Parade! Submissions should be under 500 words in length and reflect on Memorial Day – your family’s personal attachment to the holiday, the history of it, or remembering those who have served our country. You may use any genre – poetry, essay, short story, whatever you choose. Please submit writing to nmiller@mvschools.org by TODAY Wednesday, May 17th.

Everyone come to the MVMS Book Fair in the library at recess, at lunchtime and after school this week. The book fair will only be open until Friday at recess, so don’t delay!

All students should remember to bring your headphones to school with you every day and ensure your ipad is fully charged so that you can participate in testing over the next few weeks.

Attention 6^th and 7^th Graders! How are those yearbook cover designs for next year coming? They are due this Friday, May 19^th to the bin outside room 10 in Upper Earth. Remember to include your full name and grade level on the back! Questions? See Ms. Zeisler in room 10.

Students please power down your cell phones at this time.  

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

“…the final forming of a person’s character lies in their own hands.”

Track Team members: Please turn in your track uniform to ASAP! If you have already turned it in, see Ms. Palmer to get your deposit check back. Also, there is a mandatory track team meeting at lunch TODAY in room 85.

Writers!!!! Written compositions are now being accepted for the Memorial Day Writing Contest! Four finalists will get to read their pieces at the opening ceremony of the Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade and will also ride on the Stage Coach in the Parade! Submissions should be under 500 words in length and reflect on Memorial Day – your family’s personal attachment to the holiday, the history of it, or remembering those who have served our country. You may use any genre – poetry, essay, short story, whatever you choose. Please submit writing to nmiller@mvschools.org by Wednesday, May 17th.

Please remember that Dress Code states that students are to dress appropriately for the school environment. Pajama pants, off the shoulder shirts, short shorts, very short skirts or dresses, or any clothing worn by any student that exposes undergarments or midriffs are not allowed. Students not within the dress code will be sent to the office to change, and disciplinary action will be taken according to school policy, which could impact participation in end of year activities.

Students, if you are going to arrive late to school, or leave early, you MUST bring a note signed by your parents to school with you explaining the reasons and timing of your absence. If you do NOT have a note with you, you may have to serve detention or you may be late leaving. The full procedure is on our website.

All students should remember to bring your headphones to school with you every day and ensure your ipad is fully charged so that you can participate in testing over the next few weeks.

Attention 6^th and 7^th Graders! How are those yearbook cover designs for next year coming? They are due this Friday, May 19^th to the bin outside room 10 in Upper Earth. Remember to include your full name and grade level on the back! Questions? See Ms. Zeisler in room 10.

Students please power down your cell phones at this time.  

Monday, May 15, 2017

“Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It’s what you do for others.”

Students please remember that Dress Code states that students are to dress appropriately for the school environment. Pajama pants, off the shoulder shirts, short shorts, very short skirts or dresses, or any clothing worn by any student that exposes undergarments or midriffs are not allowed. Students not within the dress code will be sent to the office to change, and disciplinary action will be taken according to school policy, which could impact participation in end of year activities.

Track Team members: Please turn in your track uniform to ASAP! If you have already turned it in, see Ms. Palmer to get your deposit check back.

Writers!!!! Written compositions are now being accepted for the Memorial Day Writing Contest! Four finalists will get to read their pieces at the opening ceremony of the Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade and will also ride on the Stage Coach in the Parade! Submissions should be under 500 words in length and reflect on Memorial Day – your family’s personal attachment to the holiday, the history of it, or remembering those who have served our country. You may use any genre – poetry, essay, short story, whatever you choose. Please submit writing to nmiller@mvschools.org by Wednesday, May 17th.

Students, remember to bring your headphones to school with you every day and ensure your ipad is fully charged so that you can participate in testing over the next few weeks.

Attention 6^th and 7^th Graders! How are those yearbook cover designs for next year coming? They are due this Friday, May 19^th to the bin outside room 10 in Upper Earth. Remember to include your full name and grade level on the back! Questions? See Ms. Zeisler in room 10.

Students please power down your cell phones at this time.  

Friday, May 12, 2017

“The greatest gift is the gift of love."

Students please remember that Dress Code states that students are to dress appropriately for the school environment. Pajama pants, off the shoulder shirts, short shorts, very short skirts or dresses, or any clothing worn by any student that exposes undergarments or midriffs are not allowed. Students not within the dress code will be sent to the office to change, and disciplinary action will be taken according to school policy, which could impact participation in end of year activities.

Please remember there is no skateboarding on the MVMS campus, before, during or after school. Students who skateboard on campus will have their skateboards confiscated.

Writers!!!! Written compositions are now being accepted for the Memorial Day Writing Contest! Four finalists will get to read their pieces at the opening ceremony of the Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade and will also ride on the Stage Coach in the Parade! Submissions should be under 500 words in length and reflect on Memorial Day – your family’s personal attachment to the holiday, the history of it, or remembering those who have served our country. You may use any genre – poetry, essay, short story, whatever you choose. Please submit writing to nmiller@mvschools.org by Wednesday, May 17th.

Students, remember to bring your headphones to school with you every day and ensure your ipad is fully charged so that you can participate in testing over the next few weeks.

Attention 6^th and 7^th Graders! Have any great ideas for the cover of next year’s Yearbook? We want you to design it! Submit drawings of your idea to the bin outside room 10 in upper Earth. Remember to include your full name and grade level on the back. Submissions are due by Friday, May 19^th. Questions? See Ms. Zeisler in room 10.

Students please power down your cell phones at this time.  

Thursday, May 11, 2017

“Of all the [things] which belong to honorable people, not one is so highly prized as that of character."

Students, if you are going to arrive late to school, or leave early, you MUST bring a note signed by your parents to school with you explaining the reasons and timing of your absence. If you do NOT have a note with you, you may have to serve detention or you may be late leaving. The full procedure is on our website.

Students please remember that Dress Code states that students are to dress appropriately for the school environment. Pajama pants, off the shoulder shirts, short shorts, very short skirts or dresses, or any clothing worn by any student that exposes undergarments or midriffs are not allowed. Students not within the dress code will be sent to the office to change, and disciplinary action will be taken according to school policy, which could impact participation in end of year activities.

A big thank you to Ms. Varboncoeur and her fabulous Green Team for their amazing tree planting!  This group came in on the weekend and worked really hard creating a natural habitat around the creek that flows through our campus. It can now grow and re-establish a healthy vibrant ecosystem and it beautified our campus!  What a wonderful gift you have given all of us!

Writers!!!! Written compositions are now being accepted for the Memorial Day Writing Contest! Four finalists will get to read their pieces at the opening ceremony of the Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade and will also ride on the Stage Coach in the Parade! Submissions should be under 500 words in length and reflect on Memorial Day – your family’s personal attachment to the holiday, the history of it, or remembering those who have served our country. You may use any genre – poetry, essay, short story, whatever you choose. Please submit writing to nmiller@mvschools.org by Wednesday, May 17th.

Students, remember to bring your headphones to school with you every day and ensure your ipad is fully charged so that you can participate in testing over the next few weeks.

Attention 6^th and 7^th Graders! Have any great ideas for the cover of next year’s Yearbook? We want you to design it! Submit drawings of your idea to the bin outside room 10 in upper Earth. Remember to include your full name and grade level on the back. Submissions are due by Friday, May 19^th. Questions? See Ms. Zeisler in room 10.

Students please power down your cell phones at this time.  

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well."

Students please remember that Dress Code states that students are to dress appropriately for the school environment. Pajama pants, off the shoulder shirts, short shorts, very short skirts or dresses, or any clothing worn by any student that exposes undergarments or midriffs are not allowed. Students not within the dress code will be sent to the office to change, and disciplinary action will be taken according to school policy, which could impact participation in end of year activities.

Amazing results of the Championship Track Meet last Friday: MVMS won 10 of the 70 events and had 36 students place in the top five out of the 46 athletes who attended the championship meet. Here are the county champions and their events:

Zach Weinfeld - 1st Place high jump

Caden Carney - 1st Place 600M

Otto Ryersen - 1st Place 1200M (third year in a row!)

Drake Miller - 1st Place high jump (highest jump for any participant at the meet and he's only in 6th grade!)

Coed 4x400M Relay - 1st place (Otto Ryersen, Miles Gensler, Ariana Greenberg, Yuna McCormack)

Brooke Gibson - 1st Place 100M

Adelle Cortis - 1st Place 200M

Yuna McCormack - 1st Place 1200M (BROKE COUNTY RECORD FROM 1994 BY OVER 11 SECONDS!)

Summer Johnson - 1st Place 600M

Ariana Greenberg - 1st Place 1200M

That makes 10 first place, 7 second place, 3 third place, 5 fourth place and 6 fifth place finishes for the 2017 team! All 9 relay teams we sent to the championship meet finished in the top 5 in the county!

Students, remember to bring your headphones to school with you every day and ensure your ipad is fully charged so that you can participate in testing over the next few weeks.

Attention 6^th and 7^th Graders! Have any great ideas for the cover of next year’s Yearbook? We want you to design it! Submit drawings of your idea to the bin outside room 10 in upper Earth. Remember to include your full name and grade level on the back. Submissions are due by Friday, May 19^th. Questions? See Ms. Zeisler in room 10.

Students please power down your cell phones at this time.  

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

“When you are thirsty, it’s too late to think of digging the well."

Students please remember that Dress Code states that students are to dress appropriately for the school environment. Pajama pants, off the shoulder shirts, short shorts, very short skirts or dresses, or any clothing worn by any student that exposes undergarments or midriffs are not allowed. Students not within the dress code will be sent to the office to change, and disciplinary action will be taken according to school policy, which could impact participation in end of year activities.

A huge THANK YOU To all the students who spent last Saturday morning helping with the Green Team’s native plant restoration project. You are the embodiment of the saying “Many hands make light work!” And to all students we ask that you please respect the newly planted areas roped off with caution tape. The plants need time and space to get established and we thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Beyond Differences meets TODAY at lunch in the multimedia room. Join us!

Wednesday, May 10^th is International Walk and Bike to School Day!

Remember to get to a green way.

Student Council will be playing music and giving out treats.

So Panthers get out your walking shoes and fill those streets!

Lunches delivered to the office are for individual students only who have forgotten their lunch and not for parties or other students. Students are not permitted to have their parents deliver group or party lunches (pizza, for example). Beverages in glass bottles are not permitted on campus due to the danger of broken glass and beverages in takeout cups cannot be left for students as they spill in the cabinet and front office areas.

Students, remember to bring your headphones to school with you every day and ensure your ipad is fully charged so that you can participate in testing over the next few weeks.

Greetings Mathletes! Bring your lunch and math know-how to room 33 today!

Attention 6^th and 7^th Graders! Have any great ideas for the cover of next year’s Yearbook? We want you to design it! Submit drawings of your idea to the bin outside room 10 in upper Earth. Remember to include your full name and grade level on the back. Submissions are due by Friday, May 19^th. Questions? See Ms. Zeisler in room 10.

Students please power down your cell phones at this time.